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Savory TimesCertified

Food TruckFood Truck
LocationOrange County, CA
4+ Years in business

Super Great For

  • Indoor Events
  • On-Set Catering
  • Huge Events
  • Corporate Catering

The one we probably joke around about the most is that Melanie is the actually the chef and Brian and his BEARD is just the pretty face behind the opeations. Customers often assume Brian is the chef. The old Beauty (Brian) and the Beast (Melanie) has been a running joke.

Brian and Melanie Applebee of Savory Times

Savory Times Menu

Appetizers

Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

Our house made macaroni salad with shredded carrots, "Savory Sauce" and made with a Vegan mayonnaise

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We love to cater to your catering. Let us know what you'd like served as an appetizer and we will make it happen!

Savory Sandwiches

Yellowstone Steak Sandwich

Marinated and Grilled Tri-Tip Steak, Mayo, Lettuce, Sauteed Mushrooms and Onions, Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, Roasted Red Pepper Strips served on a delicious baguette

Captain Caveman Pastrami Melt

Sliced Pastrami, Grilled Onions, Mozzarella, Thousand Island Dressing served on a delicious baguette

Chicken Bacon Ranch Baguette

Hand Shredded Chicken, Bacon, House Made Ranch, Shredded Cheddar Cheese Blend, Tomato, Lettuce and Mayo served on a delicious baguette

Tuscan Melt (Veggie Option)

Tomatoes, Roasted Red Pepper Strips, Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, Basil and Mayo served on a delicious baguette.

Parmesan Crusted Grilled Cheese (Veggie Option)

Sourdough, Garlic Butter, Mayo, Parmesan, Shredded Cheddar Cheese Blend, Mozzarella Cheese.

Holiday Classic

Hand Sliced Turkey, Apple Butter Stuffing, Cranberry Sauce, Mayo served on a delicious baguette

Chicken Philly

Juicy thinly sliced chicken with melted cheese, grilled onions, and mushrooms, piled high on a toasted roll

Chili Cheese Dog

6oz Beef Hot Dog, Savory Times Signature Chili, topped with Chopped Onions & Cheese Blend

Cabo Dog

1/4 Hot Dog topped with Bacon, Onions, Tomato, Mayo, Mustard, Ketchup

Plain Hot Dog

6oz All Beef Hot Dog served plain in a bun, add condiments as you like!

French Onion Piggy

Our signature parmesan crusted grilled cheese filled with our french onion gravy, bacon and mozzarella

Cajun Andouille Melt

Our incredible Parmesan Crusted Grilled Cheese infused with a sliced cajun andouille sausage

Tomato Basil Truffle Parmesan Crusted Grilled Cheese (Veggie Option)

Say That Five Times Fast! Our incredible Parmesan Crusted Grilled Cheese infused with tomatoes, basil and truffle oil. Served with a side of Balsamic Glaze.

Blackberry Grilled Cheese

Blackberries, truffle oil, cinnamon, mozzarella, cream cheese on a parm crusted sourdough with a honey drizzle and a dusting of powdered sugar.

Tomato Basil Truffle Grilled Cheese

Cheese Blend, Tomatoes, Basil and Truffle Oil melted onto sourdough

Vegan Tuscan Melt

Tomatoes, Roasted Red Pepper Strips, Basil and Vegan Mayo (can add mushrooms and/or onions)

BBQ Chicken Ranch Melt

Roasted chicken rolled in BBQ sauce and ranch with melted cheese

1/2 BBQ Patty Melt

Half a BBQ beef patty melt, cheese

Crab Claw Melt

Seasoned Crab, Melted Cheese Blend, Mayo in a Parmesan Crusted Grilled Cheese

Chicken Philly Sliders

Our signature Chicken Philly Mix - Chicken, Mayo, Carmalize Onions, Grilled Mushrooms, Roasted Red Peppers served inside Hawaiian Rolls (Serving size 2 Hawaiian rolls)

Tri Tip Sliders

2 Hawaiian Rolls filled with our marinated tri-tip, red peppers, grilled onions, cheese, mushrooms and mayo

Loaded Fries

Bison Cabo Fries

Seasoned Ground Bison, Shredded Cheddar Cheese Blend, Sour Cream, Fresh Pico de Gallo, Avocado Mash, Parsley served over Piping Hot Fries

French Gravy Fries

Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, House Made French Onion Gravy

Margarita Pizza Fries

Fresh Marinara, Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, Basil, Parsley served over Piping Hot Fries. For an added bonus Top It with Pepperoni, Jalapeno, and/or Pineapple

Chili Cheese Fries

House Made Chili, Shredded Cheddar Cheese Blend, Diced Red Onions, served over Piping Hot Fries

Garlic Truffle Fries

Truffle Oil, Fresh Garlic Oil, Parmesan Cheese, served over Piping Hot Fries

Montana Steak Fries

Marinated Steak, Mozzarella Cheese, Onions, Mushrooms, Roasted Red Peppers, served over Piping Hot Fries

Seasoned Fry

Seasoned fries

Pastrami Fries

Diced pastrami, grilled onions, mozzarella, 1,000 island dressing over crispy fries

Monster Fries

Fries smothered in 1,000 Island dressing, grilled onions and cheese blend

Small Fry

Side of small fry

Crab Claw Fries

Melted Cheese Blend, Seasoned REAL Crab served over hot fries

Buffalo Ranch Chicken Fries

Roasted Chicken, BUffalo sauce, Ranch, Cheese all loaded on top of delicious hot fries

Bacon Cheese Fry

Fries smothered in melted cheese, bacon, green onions and topped with sour cream

Loaded Potato Bowls

Tahoe Steak Gold Rush Bowl

House Made Mashed Potatoes, Grilled Steak, Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, Sauteed Mushrooms, Grilled Onions, Roasted Red Pepper Strips

Bacon Cheese Gold Rush Bowl

House Made Mashed Potatoes, Shredded Cheddar Cheese Blend, Bacon, Sour Cream

Sweet Chicken Bowl

Hand Shredded Chicken topped with Sweet Corn and Drizzled with Honey

Mashed Potato Bowl

House Made Infused Mashed Potatoes served plain

Breakfast

Bacon

Bacon

Breakfast Baguette

Bacon, Egg, Cheese, Mayo

additionally available

Butter, Syrup, Jelly

Bagel and Cream Cheese

Your choice of Everything or Plain bagel with cream cheese. Add tomatoes and/or lemon pepper

Unicorn Breakfast Burrito

Scrambled Eggs, Cheddar Cheese Blend, Cream Cheese, Tomato, Avocado, Jalapenos, Bacon and Onion served on your choice of Bagel

Beastmode Breakfast Burrito

Eggs, Cheddar Cheese Blend, Bacon served in a flour tortilla

Bacon Egg & Cheese Bowl

Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Cheddar Cheese Blend, served in a bowl

Vegetarian Breakfast Burrito

Soy chorizo, hashbrowns, potatoes, cheese

Breakfast Bagel

Bagel, Tomato, Avocado, Lemon Pepper and Cream Cheese

Sourdough Breakfast Melt

Bacon, Egg and Cheese melted onto Sourdough Bread

Hashbrowns

Side order of 2 hashbrowns

Bagel and Cream Cheese

Everything or Plain bagel. Add Tomato, Red Onion and Lemon Pepper per request

Loaded Bagel and Cream Cheese

Toasted Bagel with Cream Cheese, Tomato, Avocado

Sausage Links

2 sausage links

Ham and Cheese Croissant

Ham, Swiss Cheese and Mayo melted into a croissant

Chicken Pesto Wrap

Roasted Chicken, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Creamy Pesto, Tomatoes and Lettuce

Breakfast Tacos

Eggs, Cheddar Cheese Blend, Bacon and Hash Browns served in 2 flour tortillas

Breakfast Scramble

Bacon, Eggs, Cheese, Hashbrowns in a scramble

Pancakes

Pancakes, butter, syrup

Hash Brown

Hash Brown Pattie

Savory Wraps

Vegan Wrap

Avocado, Tomato, Lettuce, Onion, Cucumbers, Vegan Mayo, Deli Mustard, and Garlic Salt all wrap in a tortilla

Grilled Veggie Wrap

Onions, lettuce, tomatoes, mushrooms and cheese inside a spinach tortilla

Buffalo Ranch Chicken Wrap

Shredded Chicken, Buffalo Sauce, Ranch, Cheese, Green Onions inside a warm tortilla

Chicken Casear Wrap

Shredded chicken, lettuce, parmesan, caesar dressing and croutons all inside a spinach tortilla

BBQ Ranch Chicken Wrap

Shredded chicken, bbq sauce, cheese, green onions all inside a warm torilla

Turkey Bacon Ranch Wrap

Turkey, Bacon, Ranch, Lettuce, Cheese and Tomotoes inside a tortilla

Chicken Caesar Wrap

Shredded roasted chicken, lettuce, melted cheese, Caesar dressing rolled into a parmesan crusted flour tortilla

Savory Burgers

Chopped Patty Melt

Seasoned Ground Beef chopped with cheese, grilled onions and your choice of 1,000 Island, Ranch or BBQ on the side. (Also availabe: Lettuce, Tomatoes, Ketchup and mustard)

Savory Out West Burger

Fresh Ground Beef Pattie, BBQ Sauce, Bacon, Grilled Onions, Cheese, Mayonnaise

Savory Hamburger/Cheeseburger

Fresh Ground Beef Pattie, Lettuce and Tomato. Add cheese per request

Savory Chili Cheese Burger

Ground Beef Pattie, Housemade Chili, Shredded Cheese Blend, Onions.

Hot Dogs and Tenders

Chili Cheese Dogs

Housemade Chili, Cheese, Onions, 6oz all beef hot dog

Chicken Tenders

Fried Chicken Tenders

Chili Cheese Dog

6oz All Beef Hot Dog, House Made Chili, Cheese Blend, Diced Onions

Bacon Cheese Dog

6oz Hot Dog covered in Melted Cheese Blend and Bacon

Past Catering Events

5 event organizers have booked Savory Times using Roaming Hunger

Corporate Catering

January 2025 * Commerce, CA

100+ attendees

Corporate Catering

March 2025 * Diamond Bar, CA

200+ attendees

Corporate Catering

March 2025 * Diamond Bar, CA

200+ attendees

Meet Brian and Melanie Applebee
What is the story behind your business' name?

We felt that Savory Times would allow us the freedom to create and serve just about any cuisine you may want. While we have our day to day offerings that will definitely satisfy, we are able to serve just about any cuisine with the same savory flavor you have come to know from us. We have serve upscale coporate patties with a sliced tri tip or chicken drizzled with a rosemary sage dressing, next to garlic parmesan mashed potatoes and frehcn cut green beams. We've served a decadent family style shrimp scampi, and even a deep fried lasagna baguette.

About Savory Times

  • Women Owned
  • Mom & Pop Business
  • Family Business
Craving restaurant-quality comfort food on the go? Savory Times brings gourmet dining directly to the streets of Orange County, California. Founded by husband-and-wife duo Brian and Melanie, this top-rated SoCal food truck focuses on scratch-made flavors, generous portions, and high-end ingredients. Signature dishes like the Yellowstone Tri Tip Sandwich, Crab Claw Melt, and Garlic Truffle Fries give traditional food truck fare an unforgettable upgrade.

Beyond daily street service, Savory Times provides specialized corporate catering and private event dining across Orange County. The experienced crew seamlessly handles events of any size, from intimate business lunches and weddings to large-scale music festivals, film productions, and sporting events. Customizable menus easily accommodate dietary needs while keeping service fast and efficient.

When planning a memorable gathering in Southern California, partnering with an experienced catering truck ensures every guest leaves satisfied. Savory Times delivers elite culinary offerings combined with professional event execution. Book Orange County's premier food truck today to elevate your next private party or company event.

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